Son of ex-NFL WR and Alabama DB target Jaycee Horn may push commitment date back

Anyone thinking that Jaycee Horn is leaning one way between Alabama and South Carolina would be way off.

Horn, a four-star cornerback from Alpharetta, Ga., and the son of former NFL wide receiver Jor Horn, decided he would choose between the two schools on July 15.

Now, he isn't sure if that date will stick.

"I may have to push it back," Horn said Sunday at The Opening finals in Beaverton, Ore.

The 6-foot, 174-pound Horn remains high on Alabama. He speaks with secondary coach Derrick Ansley on a regular basis and head coach Nick Saban thinks very highly of Horn.

Another thing in Alabama's favor is the success Saban has had in putting players into the NFL.

"(Joe Horn has) been a fan of Alabama because of how hard they work," Jaycee Horn said. "Growing up, I was a fan (of Alabama). He's always thought highly of Alabama and he said that's the closest thing you can get to the league. He's been down there with me when we saw them work."

Alabama likes the younger Horn's versatility. The Crimson Tide didn't sign any cornerbacks last season and are looking to sign several. One recent commitment is Mobile four-star Jalyn Armour-Davis.

"You've got a chance to come in and play," Horn said. "Of course you're going to have to compete against the guys that are there. It's a good look. You can go in there and compete and hopefully get some (playing time)."

Horn recently camped at Alabama and showed off his versatility.

"(They like) just my length and size and how I use my hands at the line of scrimmage," Horn said. "When I camped down there, they talked to me about playing safety, the star position (hybrid corner/safety in passing downs) as well as corner."

But South Carolina is a real threat. In fact, nine of 10 247Sports crystal ball picks predict the Gamecocks at this point.

"Coach (defensive coordinator Travaris Robinson), we've got a great relationship," Horn said. "Coach T-Rob and Coach (Will) Muschamp), they've been on me hard and things are going up with them."